Provides an introduction to the ways in which psychologists study developmental processes. This book considers major aspects of development from conception through to adolescence. It includes a range of theoretical perspectives, from evolutionary developmental psychology to cultural-ecological and social-constructionist viewpoints.

What is bullying? What can we learn from research findings? What are the risk factors for bullying or being bullied? How can we take account of the voice of the child? This book focuses on the importance of fostering positive relationships in the school community as a whole, so that young people and adults feel empowered to challenge bullying.

Describing behaviours, both disruptive and secretive, which indicate emotional distress, this study looks at both the risk factors and the protective factors involved in emotional health. It addresses the impact of issues such as bullying, social exclusion, loss and bereavement.

A guide for adults who work with children and young people for tackling problems such as bullying, rejection, social exclusion, sexual identity, self-esteem and loneliness.

This text integrates theory, practice and research in an attempt to provide workers in the caring professions with the knowledge and understanding they need in order to provide effective counselling and support for children and young people.

Describing behaviours, both disruptive and secretive, which indicate emotional distress, this study looks at both the risk factors and the protective factors involved in emotional health. It addresses the impact of issues such as bullying, social exclusion, loss and bereavement.

The exposure of children to violence at school is a major concern for educators everywhere and a frequent topic of discussion in the media. This title proposes a whole school approach to reduce the impact of violence on children's development, underpinned by research findings.

A guide for adults who work with children and young people for tackling problems such as bullying, rejection, social exclusion, sexual identity, self-esteem and loneliness.

The exposure of children to violence at school is a major concern for educators everywhere and a frequent topic of discussion in the media. This title proposes a whole school approach to reduce the impact of violence on children's development, underpinned by research findings.

What is bullying? What can we learn from research findings? What are the risk factors for bullying or being bullied? How can we take account of the voice of the child? This book focuses on the importance of fostering positive relationships in the school community as a whole, so that young people and adults feel empowered to challenge bullying.

This text integrates theory, practice and research in an attempt to provide workers in the caring professions with the knowledge and understanding they need in order to provide effective counselling and support for children and young people.